Design Buy Build Issue 21 2016 | Page 10

HOUSE FEATURE MODERN HOMES The tavistock is just a short walk away from covent garden piazza, a famous tourist destination with outdoor market, the london transport museum and street performers illustrious new tenants moved into covent garden, property values rose and the calibre of residential owners and tenants was transformed. The location became a desirable address. Apartment 1 at the tavistock draws on the heritage of both tavistock street and catherine street, dressed in rich azure and burnished gold, the 30ft long living area features a bespoke, hand-painted kitchen with marble stone worktops and inbuilt miele appliances, including a wine cooler. A versatile room accessed through grand double doors from the main hallway is presented as a stylish office, though it is well-sized and could be used as a third bedroom. On entering both apartments, residents and guests are treated to a full view of the double aspect living area from an internal crittal window. Both apartments have been completed in a neutral décor, with grey engineered oak flooring to the living areas and velvet carpet to the bedrooms. Both the first and second floor apartments benefit from a large master bedroom with a period bay window overlooking tavistock street. Apartment 1, on the first floor, completes its guest suite with an en suite wet room and walk-in wardrobe. Apartment 2, on the second floor, has a guest suite with double aspect windows, filling 10